Definition
Our definition here is 'jumper', and our answer will be a jumper of sorts.
The Minute Cryptic #131 answer for Saturday, June 27, 2026 is HARE. Review the clue, answer length, definition, indicator, and fodder hints.
Puzzle Number
#131
Puzzle Date
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Average Par
2
Clue: Recycle threadbare jumper
Answer length: 4
Answer: HARE
The clue “Recycle threadbare jumper” resolves to HARE. Minute Cryptic clues usually combine a direct definition with wordplay instructions, so the breakdown below keeps the clue wording visible for searchers and solvers.
Our definition here is 'jumper', and our answer will be a jumper of sorts.
This clue's indicators are 'Recycle', and 'bare'. One of these is a deletion indicator guiding us to remove certain letters from neighbouring fodder by their positions, and to keep the rest. And the other is an anagram indicator - we'll need to repurpose some fodder by rearranging its letters.
This clue's fodder is 'thread'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to construct our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s).
“Recycle threadbare jumper”
Answer length: 4
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